2012-2013 Catalogue

Courses in Chemistry

CHEM 023 - Outline of General Chemistry

One-semester survey of principles and concepts of general chemistry, topics covered include bonding, mole ratios, equilibrium and nuclear chemistry. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 025, CHEM 031, or CHEM 035.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 025 - Outline of General Chemistry

One-semester survey of principles and concepts of general chemistry, topics covered include bonding, mole ratios, equilibrium and nuclear chemistry. NO LABORATORY. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 023, CHEM 031 or CHEM 035.

Credits: 3.

CHEM 026 - Outline of Organic & Biochem

Broad overview of most important facts and principles of organic and biochemistry and interrelationships between these branches of chemistry. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 028, CHEM 042 or CHEM 044. Prerequisite: CHEM 023 or CHEM 031.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 028 - Outline of Organic & Biochem

Broad overview of most important facts and principles of organic and biochemistry and of interrelationships between these branches of chemistry. NO LABORATORY. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 026, CHEM 042 or CHEM 044. Prerequisite: CHEM 023 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 031.

Second semester of a two-semester sequence. Topics include solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, aqueous ionic equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 036. Prerequisite: CHEM 031 or CHEM 035.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 035 - General Chemistry for Majors 1

For students with a strong background in physical sciences. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas behavior, molecular geometries, intermolecular interactions, elementary thermochemistry and stoiciometry. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 023, CHEM 025 or CHEM 031.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 036 - General Chemistry for Majors 2

Second semester of a two-semester sequence. Topics include equilibrium thermodynamics (acid/base chemistry, solubility and electrochemistry), transition metal coordination complexes and spectroscopy. May not be taken concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 032. Prerequisite: CHEM 031 or CHEM 035.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 039 - Introduction to Research

Overview of methods, areas, and instrumentation of modern chemical research, including hands-on laboratory experiences and written and oral presentations of a research project. Prerequisite: score of 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry examination or Department permission.

Credits: 2.

CHEM 040 - Introduction to Research

Overview of methods, areas, and instrumentation of modern chemical research, including hands-on laboratory experiences and written and oral presentations of a research project. Prerequisite: score of 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry examination or permission of department.

Credits: 2.

CHEM 042 - Intro Organic Chemistry

Bonding, structure, physical properties and chemical reactivity of basic organic functional groups and molecules of technological and biological significance, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Not recommended for pre-medical students. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 026, CHEM 028, CHEM 044, CHEM 141, or CHEM 143. Prerequisite: CHEM 023 or CHEM 031.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 044 - Intro Organic Chemistry

Bonding, structure, physical properties and chemical reactivity of simple organic functional groups and molecules of technological and biological significance, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. NO LABORATORY. Not recommended for pre-medical students. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 026, CHEM 028, CHEM 042, CHEM 141 or CHEM 143. Prerequisite: CHEM 023 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 031.

Credits: 3.

CHEM 075 - Global Energy Prospective

Overview of U.S. and global energy sources and uses; state of alternative energy; projected energy demand and impacts of conventional and alternative energy sources.

Survey of properties and reactivity of organic compounds with consideration of bonding, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. Designed for premedical and biological sciences students. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 042, CHEM 044 or CHEM 143. Prerequisite: CHEM 032 or CHEM 036.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 142 - Organic Chemistry 2

Survey of the reactivity of organic compounds and applications to synthesis. Spectroscopy is discussed in relation to compound characterization. Designed for premedical and biological sciences students. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 144. Prerequisite: CHEM 141 or CHEM 143.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 143 - Organic Chemistry for Majors 1

Survey of principles and reactivity of organic compounds with consideration of bonding, stereochemistry and reaction mechanism. Designed for chemistry majors. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 042, CHEM 044 or CHEM 141. Prerequisite: CHEM 032 or CHEM 036.

Credits: 4.

CHEM 144 - Organic Chemistry for Majors 2

Survey of the reactivity of organic compounds and applications to synthesis. Spectroscopy is discussed in relation to compound characterization. Designed for chemistry majors. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for CHEM 142. Prerequisite: CHEM 141 or CHEM 143.

Polymer synthesis and characterization. Kinetic models for polymerization and copolymerization. Physical properties, characterization of polymers in the solid state and in solution. Prerequisite: CHEM 142 or CHEM 144, and CHEM 162.

An in-depth treatment of modern mass spectrometry, instrumentation and techniques with discussion of biological and chemical applications. Prerequisites: CHEM 142 or CHEM 144, and CHEM 221, or Instructor permission.

Modern synthetic organic methods and approaches to multi-step synthesis are discussed. Selected total syntheses are reviewed to highlight important concepts including diastereoselective and enantioselective processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 241.

Credits: 3.

CHEM 251 - Physical Organic Chemistry

Experimental and computational techniques for determining and interpreting structure, properties and reactivity of organic molecules, with an emphasis on the mechanisms of organic reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 142 or CHEM 144, CHEM 161, and CHEM 162 strongly recommended.

Oral and written presentation of a subject of current chemical interest. Prerequisite: Audit of CHEM 381.

Credits: 1.

CHEM 284 - Biochemistry Senior Seminar

Oral and written presentation of a biochemical topic, with a strong emphasis on citations from current literature. Undergraduates only. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Cross-listed with: BIOC 284, MMG 284.

Credits: 1.

CHEM 285 - Special Topics

Credits: 1-3.

CHEM 286 - Special Topics

Credits: 1-3.

CHEM 291 - Undergraduate Research

Research in chemistry in a faculty member's laboratory. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit as arranged with maximum of four hours per semester and 12 hours total.

Credits: 1-4.

CHEM 295 - Advanced Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-6.

CHEM 296 - Advanced Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-6.

CHEM 318 - Current Topics in Chemistry

Survey of current topics in the chemistry literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Credits: 1.

CHEM 380 - Chemical Investigations

Current problems and literature.

Credits: 1.

CHEM 381 - Grad Seminar

Current problems and literature.

Credits: 1.

CHEM 384 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Comprehensive independent study in chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Credits: 2.

CHEM 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1-18.

CHEM 395 - Independent Lit Rsch Project

Reading and literature research culminating in the preparation of a comprehensive and critical review of a topic of current interest in chemistry.

Credits: 1-12.

CHEM 484 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Comprehensive indepdendent study in chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Credits: 2.

CHEM 488 - Rsch Prob Conception&Solution

Independent origination of research problems and the methods of their solution. Prerequisite: Permission of Department.